Hamilton County, whose county seat, Chattanooga, is known as the "Gateway to the Deep South," is a historic area with plenty of resources to help you plan the wedding of your dreams.
Major cities and towns in Hamilton County, in addition to Chattanooga, include Birchwood, Red Bank, Signal Mountain, Lookout Mountain, Georgetown, East Ridge, Collegedale, Harrison, and Fairmount.
The county is home to several natural areas of interest and has plenty of gorgeous parks, so there are plenty of places where you can take scenic photographs, have outdoor wedding ceremonies, and enjoy outdoor recreational opportunities.
Major parks and natural attractions in Hamilton County include Ruby Falls Cave, Raccoon Mountain Caverns, Chester Frost Park, Harrison Bay State Park, and part of Chickamauga and Chattanooga National Military Park.
If you're a history buff, Hamilton County is a great place to plan extended wedding weekends, since there are numerous historic attractions and museums for you to enjoy, as well as romantic bed & breakfasts and historic inns where you can stay.
Make sure you stop by the Chattanooga African American Museum and Bessie Smith Hall, which is also one of Chattanooga's popular wedding venues.
Other popular attractions in Hamilton County include Cherokee Removal Memorial Park, the Chattanooga Choo Choo, and the Tennessee Valley Railroad Museum.
You could also take a walking ghost tour of downtown Chattanooga, ride the incline at Lookout Mountain, attend one of Rock City's annual festivals, like Rocktoberfest or the Enchanted Maize, spend a day at Tennessee Aquarium, or take a river cruise on the Tennessee River Gorge, which is known as the "Grand Canyon of the South."
If you're shopping for wedding supplies, Hamilton County has an assortment of malls, shopping districts, and unique boutiques and specialty shops, so you will be able to easily find everything on your wedding checklist.
Some popular shopping areas include Warehouse Row, Hamilton Place Mall, Frazier Avenue in Chattanooga, Knitting Mill Antiques, the Chattanooga Market, and East Ridge Crossing, just to name a few.
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